Methadon withdraw

[d_electric]

I have been on Methadone for over ten yrs , and now I'm forced to taper quite rapidly. Is there anything over the counter that could help w/ the muscle aches and the other symptoms so I can keep my much needed employment.

[d_electric]

Thankyou  so much for all the input. I went on Methadone 10 yrs ago from a 23yr heroin addiction. I was on 145 mg for that 10 yrs in the past 6 months I've tapered to 31 mgs. The clinic that I'm going to is state run so if you are working like me you have to be county funded or make $52,000 a yr. County funding has come up w/ after 5 yrs and you can no longer be funded.( my 5yrs are up in June). The clinic wants everyone w/ 5yr to be off by January. Sorry but benzo's are not an option for me, but I will try all the other suggestions and let you know if it helps. I can not afford to take off from work and it is getting real rough.

[weaver71]

That is a valid opinion, but not a universal fact, Epsom salts and potassium did help me. Did it stop my symptoms? No, but it helped, and it has helped many. Try all the tricks and find what works for your body, because something works for one person, doesn't mean it will work for everyone. Cal/mag/zinc, 400% morning and night helped to, but nothing makes it easy. Keep us posted.

[TrayCee]

sorry but Epsom salts and banana's will not help with a Methadone fast taper.
40 mg of loperamide and a low dose benzo for the 1st few days will help some.  No way to avoid wd.
A closed friend just "jumped" at 30mg and was pretty sick for about a month but feels soo much better now

[ROSYouralright]

Welcome to the community! Can you tell us a little more? What dosage are u jumping from? Why are you being forced to stop your taper? As said above it can be a bear physically.

[weaver71]

Welcome to the forum. Sorry to hear you are being forced, but glad you are getting off methadone. Take 400% RDA Cal/Mag/Zinc in the morning and night. Drink tons of water and add EmergenC to a couple glasses a day. Eat a banana or take potassium. Take baths as hot as you can with lots of Epsom salts in it. Try to walk or move around as much as you can during the day. It's a bear, I jumped to fast too, from a pretty high dose, but it can be done. Don't anticipate what will happen and surrender to the process. You will be okay. Keep us posted on your progress and ask about any concerns you may have. I'm really glad you are here, this is a great community of awesome folks.

[vicki595]

Hi-   Why do you have to taper rapidly? It's not a good idea and it's horrible physically...How much are you taking?